Introduction to your Zodiac Console, System requirements | Palm

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Introduction to your

Zodiac Console

Your Zodiac console combines a full mobile entertainment experience -- including music, photos, movies, and interactive video games -- with the best organizer tools available.

Using HotSync® technology you can add media to your console as well as synchronize (exchange, update, and backup) your personal data.

Your Zodiac console gives you everything you need to go, do, and play.

System requirements

To install and operate Palm Desktop software your computer system must meet the following minimum requirements:

•Windows 98 SE/2000 (with service pack 3)/me/XP Home/XP Pro (with administrator rights)

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IBM-compatible Pentium computer or higher

40 MB available hard disk space

CD-ROM drive

One available USB port

In addition, the following equipment is required for optional connectivity features:

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Internet service provider (ISP)

Compatible mobile phone

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Contents

Using Your Zodiac Console Copyright Table of Contents Managing Applications Playing Games Using Address Book Using Memo Pad 110 Synchronizing Data 144 Beaming and Sending Information 167 Regulatory Information 188 About This Guide Introduction to your Zodiac Console System requirements Connecting the cable or cradle Connecting the cable or cradle Charging the battery Charging the battery Battery life Charging tips Starting your console for the first time Palm Desktop softwareStarting your console for the first time Installing Palm Desktop software Palm Desktop software Using your console with another desktop organizer Zodiac components About the front panelZodiac components Intro duction to your Zodiac Console About the back panel Connecting the headphones Removing the stylus Adjusting the screen orientation Adjusting the speaker volume and screen brightness Opening applications Opening applications Learning to navigate Learning to navigate Status Bar Input Area Entering data Navigation controls Menus Command toolbar Tips Entering data using Graffiti 2 handwriting software Entering Data in Your Zodiac ConsoleLearning to write Graffiti 2 characters Entering data using Graffiti 2 handwriting software General Guidelines for Graffiti 2 Writing Write lowercase letters here Write uppercase Graffiti 2 tips Graffiti 2 alphabet Writing punctuation marks and other special characters Entering Data in Your Zodiac Console Using Graffiti 2 Gestures Using Graffiti 2 ShortCutsUsing Graffiti 2 Gestures Using the onscreen keyboard Using the onscreen keyboard Using your computer keyboard Using your computer keyboard Using an external keyboard Importing data Using an external keyboard Importing data Using the Home screen Managing Applications Using the Home screen Managing Applications Customizing the Home screen display Arranging icons on the radial menusOrganizing applications Customizing the Home screen display Creating or renaming a category Setting Home screen preferences Deleting a category Viewing information on an application Viewing information on an application Installing add-on applications Installing add-on applications Managing Applications Removing add-on applications Removing add-on applications Removing Palm Desktop software Removing Palm Desktop software Using Music Opening Music Using Music Opening Music Uploading songs from your computer Uploading songs from your computer Conserving power while playing songs Deleting songsDeleting songs Setting Music preferences Setting Music preferences Using Music Using Photos Opening Photos Using Photo s Opening Photos Using Photo s Uploading pictures from your computer Uploading pictures from your computer Setting Photos preferences Setting Photos preferencesDeleting pictures Deleting a single picture Deleting multiple picturesDeleting pictures Copying pictures Copying pictures Playing Games Playing multiplayer games Playing multiplayer games Using Clock Opening Clock Sing Clock Opening Clock Sing Clock Performing Common Tasks Creating records Using the Edit menu Editing recordsSelecting Text Editing records Deleting records Deleting records Purging records Categorizing recordsPurging records Moving a record into a category Displaying a category of recordsCategorizing records Adding or editing categories Finding records Finding Address Book recordsFinding records Using the Find dialog box Using Phone Lookup Sorting records Sorting To Do List recordsSorting records Sorting Address Book and Memo Pad records Making records private Hiding private recordsMaking records private Attaching notes Displaying private recordsAttaching notes Deleting a note Choosing fonts Choosing fonts Using Address Book Opening Address Book Adding and using Address Book entries Adding and using Address Book entriesCreating an Address Book entry Cursor at Last name Viewing an address entry Duplicating an entryViewing an address entry Editing Address Book entries Editing Address Book entries Changing Address Book display Changing Address Book display Adding custom fields at the end of Address Edit screens Using Date Book Opening Date Book Scheduling events Scheduling events Scheduling timed events for the current date Tap OK Scheduling a timed event for another date Scheduling untimed events Adding Address Book information to an event Rescheduling events Scheduling repeating or continuous events Changing repeating or continuous events Tips for scheduling repeating or continuous events Setting the alarm Setting an alarm for an eventSetting the alarm Snoozing the alarm Setting alarm options Changing the Date Book view Working in Week viewChanging the Date Book view Tips for using Week view Working in Month view Displaying the Month view Working in Agenda view Spotting event conflicts Changing the Date Book displaySpotting event conflicts Changing the displayed Start and End Times Changing the Date Book display Using Date Boo k Using Memo Pad Opening Memo Pad Creating memos Creating memos Reviewing memos Arranging the Memo ListReviewing memos Using To Do List Opening To Do List Creating To Do List items Creating To Do List items Setting To Do List priorities Setting To Do List priorities Checking off To Do List items Checking off To Do List items Changing priorities and due dates Changing priorities and due dates Setting To Do List preferences Sorting To Do itemsSorting To Do items Setting To Do List preferences Using Calculator Opening Calculator Using the Calculator buttons Using the Calculator buttons Displaying recent calculations Displaying recent calculations Setting Preferences Opening the Preferences screens Bluetooth Bluetooth Calibration ConnectionCalibration Connection Date & Time Date & Time See Formats Formats General General Graffiti Graffiti Network Network Setting Preferences Network Details Setting Preferences Login scripts Setting Preferences Non-ASCII characters Connecting to your ISP or dial-in service OwnerOwner Phone Phone Quick Launch ShortCutQuick Launch ShortCut Sound Sound Synchronizing Data Performing a cable or cradle HotSync operation Synchronizing D ata Performing a cable or cradle HotSync operation Selecting HotSync setup options Selecting HotSync setup options Customizing HotSync application settings Customizing HotSync application settings Synchronizing D ata Security Masking and hiding records Masking private recordsMasking and hiding records Assigning and editing passwords Assigning and editing passwords Locking your console Locking your console Recovering from a forgotten password Deleting a forgotten passwordTurning on and unlocking your console Insistent alarms Using the Reminder screen Setting alarm sound effects Insistent alarms Using the Reminders list screen Subtle alarms Understanding the blinking alarm indicatorSubtle alarms Using Expansion Cards Accessing applications on an expansion card Inserting and removing an expansion cardInserting and removing an expansion card Using Expansion Card s Copying an application from an expansion card Copying an application from an expansion card Beaming or sending applications from an expansion card Beaming or sending applications from an expansion card Deleting applications from an expansion card Deleting applications from an expansion card Using CardInfo Using CardInfo Renaming an expansion card Reformatting an expansion card Using Expansion Card s Beaming and Sending Information Creating a business card Beaming a recordCreating a business card Beaming an application Receiving beamed informationBeaming an application Sending information with Bluetooth communication Sending information with Bluetooth communication IR HotSync operations Preparing your computer for infrared communicationIR HotSync operations Configuring HotSync Manager for infrared communication Performing an IR HotSync operation Returning to cable or cradle HotSync operations Maintaining Your Console Migration information Maintaining Your Console Migration information Creating a user profile Creating a user profile Using a profile for the first-time HotSync operation Caring for your ZodiacCaring for your Zodiac Troubleshooting ’m having trouble installing add-on software My Zodiac won’t turn on My console is not respondingMy Zodiac won’t turn on Troubleshooting ’m having trouble synchronizing with my computer When playing a game, the graphics are slow and choppy When playing a game, the graphics are slow and choppy How do I connect to my Bluetooth-enabled phone? How do I connect to my Bluetooth-enabled phone? How do I connect to my Bluetooth-enabled computer? How do I connect to my Bluetooth-enabled computer? ’m having trouble establishing a network connection How do I view progress messages during network login? How do I view the Network Log? Regulatory Information Important Note FCC Radiation Exposure Statement Index Numerics Cable 13, 130, 173 System requirements for Databases 41, 147, 162 See also changing editing commands 38 e-mail88 Using Your Zodiac Console Modems 125, 126 See also Memo Pad PCs 21, 40, 125 Resets 152, 179 Using Your Zodiac Console See also Status Bar touch-screen Using Your Zodiac Console